
Leila and the Others (1977)
The story of Algerian women trying to live in 1970s Algeria where the society is between conservative values and progressive modern Algeria.

The story of Algerian women trying to live in 1970s Algeria where the society is between conservative values and progressive modern Algeria.
Nadia SamirLeila
BiyounaMalika
Doudja AbdounLala Aïcha
Chafia BoudraaYamina, la mère de Meriem
Ouardia HamtoucheLa femme du bus
Ahmed Benaissa
Fawzi B. Saichi
Namoun Madani
Aida GuechoudMeriem
Djohra BacheneLiving Things a film by Heinosuke Gosho

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